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History Of Anxiety Disorder, Increased Heart Rate, Sleeplessness. What Is This A Sign Of?
i had a history of anxiety disorder 2 years ago. then i gave birth and my family was away. so the whole time, i have to take care of myself and baby alone. my husband was there but it feels different when you have a female family member. I've been dealing right now with family issues and every time i wake up from a nap my heart was beating fast, last for seconds only.. sometimes at night i can't sleep.. will be awake for 2 hours. can you tell me what this is
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response
Hi Check your thyroid status,BP and pulse rate.Hypothyroidism also will have signs like you.Better have a check up with a physician and rule out.If its pure anxiety disorder breathing excercises and anxiolitics might help you.Hope this may help you. thanks
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History Of Anxiety Disorder, Increased Heart Rate, Sleeplessness. What Is This A Sign Of?
Hi Check your thyroid status,BP and pulse rate.Hypothyroidism also will have signs like you.Better have a check up with a physician and rule out.If its pure anxiety disorder breathing excercises and anxiolitics might help you.Hope this may help you. thanks